R. Kelly's legal saga continues on Aug. 18. For several years now, the star has faced allegations of sex crimes lobbed against him by many women in what has become a sensational scandal that seems to thicken with each development.
Now, the 54-year-old disgraced R&B star is set to stand trial in New York facing charges of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery.
Prosecutors have alleged that Kelly operated a criminal scheme that saw women and underage girls be recruited for sexual activity with the star.
Additionally, he and his inner circle have been accused of paying off and threatening potential accusers to maintain their silence.
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